Introduction to the PHR Certification Exam

Get an introduction to the Professional of Human Resources (PHR) certification, including requirements, topics, and scoring.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. PHR Exam Description

• PHR exam outline

2. Exam Topics: Business Management and Strategy

• Introduction to Business Management
• Business functions and organizational structure
• HR's strategic focus
• Risk and change management

3. Exam Topics: Talent Planning and Acquisition

• Introduction to talent planning and acquisition
• HR's role in talent acquisition and staffing

4. Exam Topics: Learning and Development

• Introduction to learning and development

5. Exam Topics: Total Rewards

• Introduction to total rewards
• HR's role in facilitating compensation structures

6. Exam Topics: Employee and Labor Relations

• Introduction to employee and labor relations
• HR's role in compliance and employee advocacy

7. After the Test

• What to expect after the test